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S1·E42 Showdown at Dark City

Core Aired April 30, 1998 23 min ★ 6.9/10 · 14 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

In the middle of a terrible desert, our heroes inadvertently wandered into Dark City. With no name but Dark, the city has fallen into ruin.

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Episode recap

In the middle of a terrible desert, our heroes inadvertently wandered into Dark City. With no name but Dark, the city has fallen into ruin. Pokémon is a Japanese anime television series that originated as a companion to video game franchises. The anime series broadly presents the same story used in the individual video games, though naturally with a multitude of storyline tangents. The series follows Ash, accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 42 of Pokémon air?

Season 1, Episode 42 ('Showdown at Dark City') originally aired on April 30, 1998.

How long is Season 1 Episode 42 ('Showdown at Dark City')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Pokémon Season 1 Episode 42?

In the middle of a terrible desert, our heroes inadvertently wandered into Dark City. With no name but Dark, the city has fallen into ruin....

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